Community Calendar
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AUGUST 23-27 — SOUTH OF DUNMORE
Canadian Border Collie Championship Sheepdog Trials will showcase the incredible instinct, athleticism, and intelligence of the working Border Collie in partnership with its handler as they guide a group of sheep to complete a variety of tasks. The championships will be held approximately 16 km south of Dunmore in Cypress County, at 10112 Range Road 52 (SE 10-10-5-W4). Travel south on Eagle Butte Road and watch for signs. This is a fantastic opportunity for people to photograph dogs, sheep, horses, and people with a spectacular view of the Cypress Hills. Bring your lawn chairs and dress for the weather. For info go to http:// www. canines olutions.ca/cbca.html
AUGUST 24-26 — SWIFT CURRENT
Drag Racing: Friday Night Fun Night. Saturday Race Days: Gate: 8 a. m. Tech: 10 a.m. Racing: 12 p.m. Sunday Race Days: Gate: 8 a.m. Tech: 8 a.m. Racing: 10 a.m. Phone: 306-741-6842. Website: www.scdra.ca
AUGUST 25 — DUCHESS
The Performance on the Pond & Artisan Market starts at 6:15 p.m. at the Red Roof Studio (located 1km east of Hwy #36 Hwy on #544 Hwy #544). Head out to Red Roof Studios for a showcase of local talent, including musical performances on the pond and an artisan market. Artisan Market starts at 6:15pm. Concert starts at 7 p.m. There will be food and drinks available for purchase, but don’t forget to bring your lawn chair or blanket! Free admission. For more information call 403.456.2933. Phone: 403- 378- 4276; website http:// www. redroof studio. com/ and www.facebook.com/ Artretreatschool/
AUGUST 25— SWIFT CURRENT
Market Square takes place every week that begins at 9: 30am on Saturday, repeating until September 30 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. See what’s happening at Market Square, Swift Current’s events area downtown at the corner of Central Avenue and Chaplin Street. Market Square features multiple vendors selling products alongside professional and amateur entertainers. Admission is free. Vendors and entertainers interested in participating can apply by contacting Marlene Johnson at 306-778-1673.
AUGUST 25-26— MEDICINE HAT
Two language clubs meet at the Medicine Hat Public Library: Saturday: Le Club Franco at 10 a.m.-noon. A group who gets together to speak French over a cup of coffee. Drop- in to join the conversation. Also on Saturday: El Club de Los Sabados from 1 – 3 p.m. A group who gets together to speak Spanish over a cup of coffee.
AUGUST 26— MEDICINE HAT
Learn to Play: Pandemic @ 1 – 3 p.m. at the Medicine Hat Library. Take on a role such as a Medic or Scientist as you race against time to cure four different diseases ravaging the globe. We'll teach you how to play. Registration is required by calling 403-502-8525.
AUGUST 26— ECHO DALE FARM (NEAR MEDICINE HAT)
Come to the Echo Dale farm annual corn roast. We will have delicious roasted and boiled corn from Redcliff. Hot dogs, drinks and entertainment. The blacksmith will be demonstrating his skills and there will be tours of the farm. Come join us for a delicious treat and a day out at the farm. The event runs from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
AUGUST 28 — SWIFT CURRENT
Enjoy the creativity of others. Join the evening group for stitching enthusiasts at the Swift Current Branch Library. Stitch & Chat is a drop- in group on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Bring your current project, get help with a difficult pattern or get ideas for your next project. Check out swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.
AUGUST 28 — MEDICINE HAT
The Medicine Hat Public Library hosts Stitching in the Afternoon at 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Work on your knitting, stitching, or crocheting project in good company.
AUGUST 29 — MEDICINE HAT
The Medicine Hat Public Library has Activities for Persons with Developmental Delays from 1-2:30 p.m. We do crafts, sing songs, or watch movies. If you’re the caregiver for a person with developmental delays please register them for this weekly activity by calling 403-502-8525. AUGUST 29— BROOKS
The over 70 businesses in Brooks Town Centre would like to thank their many customers for their support. You are invited to join them for an evening of fun and entertainment. This event is free and everyone is welcome. There will be a barbecue, music, bouncy castle and more. It goes from 4-7 p.m. at Veterans Centennial Park.
AUGUST 29— SWIFT CURRENT
Challenge yourself! Learn to play Mahjong at the Swift Current Branch Library every Wednesday morning at 10 am. Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols and is very similar to the card game Rummy. For more information call the library at 306778- 2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.
AUGUST 30— REDCLIFF
Youth Dart league registration at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6, taking place from 6:30-7:30 pm. League is for players aged 9-18 (or younger as of Oct 1, 2018). League will be held Saturdays from 1-3 pm at the Redcliff Legion. Cost is $50 per player. Note: $2/week for meat or meat and snowball.
AUGUST 31-SEPT. 2 — PATRICIA
Patricia rodeo takes place at the Patricia Rodeo Grounds.
SEPTEMBER 1 — SWIFT CURRENT
Swift Current Parkinson Super Walk Riverview Village Estates Great Room – 1101 – 2nd Ave SE. Registration for walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies at 11AM then the followed by lunch, fun, fellowship, raffles & prizes. For more information contact Walk Coordinator – Barbara Foster at 306-773-1393 or go to www.superwalk.ca
SEPTEMBER 1 — SWIFT CURRENT
Market Square takes place every week that begins at 9: 30am on Saturday, repeating until September 30 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. See what’s happening at Market Square, Swift Current’s events area downtown at the corner of Central Avenue and Chaplin Street. Market Square features multiple vendors selling products alongside professional and amateur entertainers. Admission is free. Vendors and entertainers interested in participating can apply by contacting Marlene Johnson at 306-778-1673.
SEPTEMBER 1 — MEDICINE HAT
The Medicine Hat Public Library is hosting two multilingual clubs: Le Club Franco from 10 a.m.-noon. A group who gets together to speak French over a cup of coffee. Drop- in to join the conversation. The second is the El Club de Los Sabados from 1-3 p.m. A group who gets together to speak Spanish over a cup of coffee. Drop- in to join the conversation.
SEPTEMBER 4 — SWIFT CURRENT
Exercise your brain by playing Scrabble at the Swift Current Branch Library on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. For more information call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.
SEPTEMBER 4 — SWIFT CURRENT
Enjoy the creativity of others. Join the evening group for stitching enthusiasts at the Swift Current Branch Library. Stitch & Chat is a drop- in group on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Bring your current project, get help with a difficult pattern or get ideas for your next project. Check : swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.
SEPTEMBER 5 — SWIFT CURRENT
For stitching enthusiasts! Join the Swift Current Branch Library Knit & Crochet Group on Wednesdays, September 5 and 19 at 1 p.m. at the library. Drop in with your favourite handwork. We love new ideas, show and tell, good coffee, and great conversation. For more information call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.
SEPTEMBER 6 — SWIFT CURRENT
Young people are invited to join the Swift Current Branch Library Manga Group. This program, for older teens and young adults, takes place on Thursdays, September 6 and 20 at 7 p. m. On September 6, dive into a new or loved manga series at Manga Reading Night. Then on September 20, have a blast playing Anime Bingo. Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.
SEPTEMBER 7 — SWIFT CURRENT
Program Talks: Come and how your clients can achieve their dreams. Two great employment programss designed to help those with mental health issues and disabilities. It goes at 2 p.m. at The Centre (551 1st Ave NE) in Swift Current. RSVP to Kara at 306- 778- 4242. Partnering with Community Futures Saskatchewan and SaskAbilities-Partners in Employment. Sponsored by Community Futures Southwest.
SEPTEMBER 10 — SWIFT CURRENT
Swift Current Oratorio Choir fall season begins at 7:30 p.m. at Zion Mennonite Church.
SEPTEMBER 11— SWIFT CURRENT
Type 2 Together – An education and support group for people with type 2 diabetes. Meetings are held at the Cypress Regional Hospital in the Small Dining Room from 7-8:30 p.m. This month’s topic is Sleep Apnea. Roxanne Brattan from the Provincial Sleep Group will give a presentation at this meeting. For more information call 306-778-5445.
SEPTEMBER 15— ECHO DALE PARK
Join us for our 2nd annual Light The Night Community Walk in Medicine Hat on Saturday. Light the Night is a great family-friendly event where we walk in unity each holding an illuminated lantern - red for supporters, white for patients and survivors, and gold to remember loved ones lost. Let's raise awareness and bring light to the dark world of cancer. Registration opens: 6 p.m. Walk starts: 7:30 p.m. (3 KM around the lake). Meet at the Echo Dale Swim Centre. Register at www.lightthenight.ca Contact Melanie @ melanie.seneviratne@lls.org / 403.263.5300 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 15 — DUCHESS
Harvest Moon Feast: Come out for a harvest feast! Instead of the annual lobster feed, Duchess Agriculture Society have decided to host a Harvest Moon Feast in September at the Duchess Hall. Supper will be from 5-8 p.m. Steak, potatoes, corn and all the fixings! Ticket Pricing: 13 and over $30; 12 and under $10 and 2 and under FREE. Please text Gwen to get your tickets! Call 403-79340885:00 pm - 8 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 15 — BROOKS
Battle of the Bands: Head out to the Centennial Regional Arena ( 144071 Silver Sage Road) to witness three bands battling it out for a chance to win a day in a recording studio! There will also be a special guest performance by country artist Ryan Lindsay and a light show. The bands battling it out will be: Chiliocosm, Feared as Villains and Modern Vinyl. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 6:55 p.m. Tickets start at just $15 and go up to $40 for a VIP package. See: https://www.ticketor.com/3onent/upcomingevents?pageid=128947
SEPTEMBER 15 — BROOKS
Ride4Learning: Join the Kiwanis for their 1st Annual Ride4Learning bike fundraiser, starting at noon. There will be three distances for riders to choose from, with the longest leg being from Duke of Sutherland Park to Dinosaur Provincial Park and back. Entry fee is $500 (each rider must fundraise their own donations). To enter or for more information please contact Jim Kitagawa at jkitagawa22@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 15 — SWIFT CURRENT
Len Gadica from Melville, SK is providing the music for the Good Tyme Dance Club’s September monthly dance at Walker Place, 2150 Walker St, Swift Current, 8 – 11 p.m. Cash bar. Coffee and light lunch served after the dance. Everyone is welcome!
SEPTEMBER 15 — SWIFT CURRENT
Market Square takes place every week that begins at 9: 30am on Saturday, repeating until September 30 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. See what’s happening at Market Square, Swift Current’s events area downtown at the corner of Central Avenue and Chaplin Street. Market Square features multiple vendors selling products alongside professional and amateur entertainers. Admission is free. Vendors and entertainers interested in participating can apply by contacting Marlene Johnson at 306-778-1673.
SEPT 18 TO OCT. 2 — SWIFT CURRENT
Living Your Best Weight: How long has food and weight consumed your life? Months? Years? Decades? What if the number on the scale wasn’t really in your control? Discover what really affects your weight and redefine your relationship with food and your body. This program is offered by the Saskatchewan Health Authority for individuals who are interested in managing their weight and improving their overall health and wellbeing. Topics include factors that affect weight, mindful eating, goal setting, nutrients for health, meal planning, label reading and more. The program takes place Sept 19 to Oct. 24 on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register or for more information call 306-778-5445.
SEPTEMBER 19 — SWIFT CURRENT
For stitching enthusiasts! Join the Swift Current Branch Library Knit & Crochet Group on Wednesdays, September 5 and 19 at 1 pm at the library. Please check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.
SEPTEMBER 19 TO OCTOBER 24— SWIFT CURRENT
The next LiveWell with Chronic Pain workshop runs from Sept 19 to Oct 24 on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is a free program offered by the Saskatchewan Health Authority for individuals experiencing chronic pain. Trained peer leaders meet with groups of up to 12 participants for 2 to 2? hours, once per week, for six consecutive weeks. Participants learn tools to help manage pain and common challenges such as fatigue, physical limitations and difficult emotions. Classes are fun and interactive. The emphasis is on building skills for managing health and maintaining an active and fulfilling life. Caregivers are welcome to attend. There is no cost for this program and each participant receives a free copy of the book Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain and the Moving Easy Program CD. To register or for more information call 306-778-5445.